Jan 17, 2020 across florida unlike most years, the 201920 flu season is hitting younger americans especially hard, as the centers for disease control and prevention received reports of seven additional. Flu season is the time of year when you are most likely to get sick from the flu. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumoniarelated deaths appeared. While positive flu tests declined as expected, hospital emergency. Cold and flu season is here and getting a vaccine should be on the top of your to do list. South florida doctors, hospitals and clinics say now is the time to get ready for the 201920 flu season, which could be one of the worst. Although you can get the flu anytime, flu season starts in october and can go as late as march and even april. Florida influenza surveillance reports florida department of health. Flu season in florida could be worst in history south. Decastro said indications are that this year could break the record. Making a bad year worse, this years flu vaccine is estimated to be only 25 percent effective against that type. The first reported casualty of the 201819 season occurred in early october when an unvaccinated child in florida died of the flu.
Flu season in the united states kicked off early this year. Is there a better chance of avoiding the flu virus in south florida. An estimated 32 million americans have come down with influenza since this years flu season began in late september, resulting in about 18,000 deaths, according to the centers for disease. Thats compared to 2,706 for the same time last year, and 2,996 during the 20172018 flu season, according to records from the centers for disease control and florida department of health. This years flu season has had its fastest start in florida, and among other southern states and puerto rico, in 15 years, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. Cold and flu season is here and getting a vaccine should be on the top of your todo list. Despite the early start, scientists are expecting a relatively mild flu season based.
Research on vitamin c supplements shows that staying hydrated and consuming 200 mg or more of vitamin c per day on a consistent basis throughout the year may help shorten the duration or lessen the symptoms of a cold. Flu activity higher than normal, and florida has not been spared. Serious outcomes of flu infection are hospitalization or death. Inseason preliminary estimates for the 20192020 season will begin this. Everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each season. Historical reports are available dating back to the 200102 influenza season. Flu a bigger worry in florida than coronavirus wpec. Flu season expected to be worst in decades, on the rise in. Weekly surveillance report of fluview for the 20192020 season will begin october 11. This now brings the number of flurelated child deaths to seven so far this season. Mar 11, 2020 a lot of comparisons have been made between covid19 and another killer the flu and as the number of coronavirus cases in florida grows health o.
Week 4 january 1925, 2020 week 3 january 1218, 2020 week 2. Jan 17, 2020 thats compared to 2,706 for the same time last year, and 2,996 during the 20172018 flu season, according to records from the centers for disease control and florida department of health. Florida is already seeing regional flu activity, and the seasons peak of late december through february has yet to come. The latest influenza flu report for hillsborough county shows influenza and influenzalike illness activity increasing. This flu season could be worst ever south florida sun. Flu seasons worst is still to come in south florida, health. This flu season could be worst ever south florida sunsentinel. Activity was stable in week 6 and remained at the highest level observed so far this season.
Cdc monitors and analyzes key flu activity indicators. This years flu vaccine has been 45% effective against the flu so far this season, new cdc figures show it worked better. Despite the early start, scientists are expecting a relatively mild flu season based on recent data from the southern hemisphere. Flu season is getting underway and health officials at all levels are sending out the word for people to get their vaccinations. Increases were observed in most regions of the state. Still, florida is counting about 2,800 people that had died from the flu or pneumonia this season through dec.
Jan 07, 2019 flu spreading in florida as season nears its peak. Flu season in florida could be worst in history south florida sun. Information you need to know about the current 20192020 flu season. People who are at high risk of serious flu illness should take flu antiviral drugs quickly if they get sick. The total number of pediatric influenza associated deaths stands at nine for the 20192020 season. Because influenza surveillance does not capture all cases of flu that occur in the u. Is there a better chance of avoiding the flu virus in. Flu season shows signs of leveling off health news florida. The total number of kids killed this flu season in florida is 10, according to health officials. Florida influenza surveillance reports florida department. Apr 17, 2020 it was midway through march and floridas peak flu season was winding down. A lot of comparisons have been made between covid19 and another killer the flu and as the number of coronavirus cases in florida grows health o. Feb 18, 2018 making a bad year worse, this years flu vaccine is estimated to be only 25 percent effective against that type. Influenza and ili activity are expected to increase in the coming weeks as the season progresses.
The 20172018 flu season was the worst florida had seen in a decade. The week of april 4 was the last week in season influenza burden estimates will be provided for the 20192020 season. A 2009 h1n1 your flu shot is the first and most important step to fight the flu. Spike in florida flu deaths shows coronavirus undercounting. During the first week of the 201718 season october 17 influenza activity remained at low levels across florida.
Across florida unlike most years, the 201920 flu season is hitting younger americans especially hard, as the centers for disease control and prevention received reports of. December 21, 2018 increases in flu activity summarized in cdcs most recent fluview report, including increases in influenzalikeillness and the proportion of laboratoryconfirmed flu cases nationally, have signaled the start of the 20182019 influenza season. Since the northern and southern hemisphere have winter at different times of the year, there are actually two flu seasons each year. Feb 21, 2020 at least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. But its expected to increase heading into the fall and winter months. Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. At least 14,000 people have died and 250,000 have already been hospitalized during the 20192020 flu season, according to estimates from the u. Preliminary data released last week indicated patient traffic in doctors offices and emergency rooms this flu season was as bad as the height of the swine flu pandemic in 2009. Florida stopped reporting key coronavirus indicator. Dec 21, 2018 december 21, 2018 increases in flu activity summarized in cdcs most recent fluview report, including increases in influenzalikeillness and the proportion of laboratoryconfirmed flu cases nationally, have signaled the start of the 20182019 influenza season. Every fall, floridas flu season arrives with the arrival of northern residents who escape the cold and snow in their southern second homes. Flu season has hit hard in south florida, bringing the typical fever, muscle aches and lingering cough, but this year it also includes one telltale sign. Jan 19, 2018 in pinellas county alone, more than five outbreaks of flu were reported this season. It was midway through march and floridas peak flu season was winding down.
Veterans enrolled in va health care can get a free flu shot at any of the following locations clinics will offer flu. Seasonal flu information central florida regional hospital. To better contextualize the data presented in these reports, we have grouped them by season rather than calendar year. It will usually end by april, but in some years it can linger into may. With cold and flu season underway, parents can take steps to make sure their children do not get sick. Jan 25, 2018 flu seasons worst is still to come in south florida, health officials warn. Research on vitamin c supplements shows that staying hydrated and consuming 200 mg or more of vitamin c per day on a consistent basis throughout the year may help. A strain of influenza b has caused high flu activity early in the season, with observed cases in.
In addition, a seventh flurelated pediatric death was reported this week. Do other respiratory viruses circulate during the flu season. Hillsborough is leading the state with 10 total outbreaks since sept. To better contextualize the data presented in these reports, we have grouped them by season rather than. We are in week five of the flu season and the department of health says there were notable flu increases all. Flu spreading in florida as season nears its peak month. It is not possible to predict what the 201920 influenza season will be like in florida. Jun 20, 2019 t he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. Flu can be a serious disease, even for healthy people.
Flu in florida is more of a worry than coronavirus south. Increased surveillance for influenza in florida for the 201920 season began in week 40 starting on september 29, 2019 and will extend through week 20 ending may 16, 2020. T he 20182019 flu season may not have been as severe as the one that came before it, but it set a record of its own, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc say. Flu vaccinations are used to diminish the effects of the flu season and can lower an individuals risk of getting the flu by about half. By by mike stobbe the associated press sep 27, 2018. Mar 05, 2020 the total number of kids killed this flu season in florida is 10, according to health officials. While seasonal influenza flu viruses are detected yearround in the united states, flu viruses are. Since fluassociated deaths in children became a nationally notifiable condition in 2004, the total number of fluassociated deaths among children during one season has ranged from 37 during the 20112012 season to 186 during the 201718 season, as of april 19, 2019. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumoniarelated deaths appeared signaling the arrival of a killer. On a scale of one to five, officials say the state is at a five. Since flu associated deaths in children became a nationally notifiable condition in 2004, the total number of flu associated deaths among children during one season has ranged from 37 during the 20112012 season to 186 during the 201718 season, as of april 19, 2019. Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness, mainly spread by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.
So far, there has been no pediatric mortalities in the current flu season in hillsborough county. As the peak of southwest floridas flu season nears, public health agencies are encouraging people to get vaccinated if they have not already. Flu seasons worst is still to come in south florida. Is there a better chance of avoiding the flu virus in south. In general, flu season can start anytime in late fall, peak in midtolate winter usually january or february, and continue through early spring. Dec 23, 2019 flu activity higher than normal, and florida has not been spared. The florida department of health is reporting 107 outbreaks since the start of the 201718 seasonthats more.
As the peak of southwest florida s flu season nears, public health agencies are encouraging people to get vaccinated if they have not already. Feb 19, 2020 with cold and flu season underway, parents can take steps to make sure their children do not get sick. Did you know that drinking nutrientrich 100% orange juice every day provides key nutrients that can help support your immune system during cold and flu season and all year long. Everyone 6 months and older should get a yearly flu vaccine. This report is produced by the florida department of health on a weekly basis. Influenza seasons vary in timing, severity, and duration.
Flu season in hillsborough county florida department of. In pinellas county alone, more than five outbreaks of flu were reported this season. Florida is specifically seeing more flu cases this season than normal, the department of health confirmed. Florida flu risk goes up as seasonal residents come down. Health officials had warned the 20192020 flu season could be one of the worst in history. So far this season, the state has seen 12 outbreaks of influenza, according to the florida department of health. The flu remains a far deadlier illness to worry about in florida than the coronavirus, state lawmakers were told on tuesday. The flu vaccine for the 20192020 season has been formulated to protect against both h1n1 and h3n2, the two strains that dominated last years flu season, as well as other strains that are. Flu season thats sickened 26 million may be at its peak. The week of april 4 was the last week inseason influenza burden estimates will be provided for the 20192020 season.
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